ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 58.89 Cr
Recovery Rate  at its highest since March 2020
25,467 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
At less than 1% of total cases, Active Cases lowest since March 2020
India's Active Caseload  lowest in 156 days is 0.98% of Total Cases
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 29 days
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 58.89 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 65,03,493 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 8 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,53,692
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2nd Dose
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82,32,742
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,07,076
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2nd Dose
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1,26,40,318
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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22,03,32,468
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2nd Dose
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2,03,29,375
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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12,34,70,622
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2nd Dose
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4,93,70,668
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,36,87,351
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2nd Dose
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1,03,53,692
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Total
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58,89,97,805
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of 39,486 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,17,20,112.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.68%, the highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 58 consecutive days now.
25,467 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
High recoveries and a low number of new cases have subsided the Active Caseload to 3,19,551 which is at its lowest in 156 days. At 0.98%, Active cases presently form less than 1% of the country's total Positive Cases. Active Caseload is at its lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 16,47,526 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 50.93 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.90% remains less than 3% for the last 60 days now. The Daily Positivity rate also stands at 1.55%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for the last 29 days and below 5% for 78 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves 23 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode
The Government of India has approved the initiative of setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs/Private Schools/State Governments in a graded manner class-wise, starting from Class 6th onwards. Under this initiative, Memorandum of Agreement  has been signed by Sainik Schools Society with 19 New Sainik Schools located all over the country.
Following further evaluation of applications for opening new Sainik Schools under partnership mode, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved setting up of 23 New Sainik Schools in partnership mode. This initiative has increased the tally of new Sainik Schools under partnership mode functioning under the aegis of Sainik School Society to 42 apart from the existing 33 Sainik Schools already functioning under the erstwhile pattern.
The objectives behind Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools is to provide quality education to the students in tune with National Education Policy and give them better career opportunities, including joining the Armed Forces. It also gives an opportunity to the private sector to work hand-in-hand with the Government towards nation building by refining today’s youth to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.
State/UT-wise list of the above 23 approved new Sainik Schools can be seen at https://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in/ .
These new Sainik Schools, besides their affiliation to respective education boards, will function under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society and will follow the Rules and Regulations for new Sainik schools in partnership mode prescribed by the Society. In addition to their regular affiliated board curriculum, they will also impart education of Academic PLUS curriculum to the students of Sainik school pattern. Details pertaining to the modalities of operation of these schools are available at https://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in/ .Willing students and parents are invited to visit the web portal and take advantage of this novel opportunity.
AYUSH
NMPB and CSIR-CIMAP Lucknow Signed MoU to promote the production of Medicinal Plants
The National Medicinal Plants Board  and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, , Lucknow signed an MoU today for extending joint collaborative efforts to promote the production of quality planting material  of medicinal plants.
The MoU will facilitate development of QPM of medicinal plants and herbs identified by NMPB and help in establishment of their nurseries for QPM development, promotion, conservation and cultivation of the appropriate medicinal plants in different agro-climatic zones. CSIR-CIMAP Lucknow, can also undertake research on mass multiplication, agro-technology development, Quality Planting Material generation of selected medicinal plants and herbs.
During the tenure of MoU, NMPB will work through its implementing agencies i.e. State Medicinal Plant Boards, State Horticulture Departments, Regional-cum-Facilitation Centres across India in conjunction and collaboration with CSIR-CIMAP Lucknow and support projects related to QPM Development of Medicinal Plants Species.
Working under the Ministry of Ayush, NMPB is mandated to coordinate all matters relating to medicinal plants and support Policies and Programs for growth of trade, export, conservation and cultivation of medicinal plants.
Ministry of Education
Sportspersons to take part in 8 day sports summit organised at ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’
Along with traditions, culture, civilization and religious pilgrimage, sports is another area that has been added to the overall engagement plan for participants at the ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’.
A 8 day long ‘sports summit’ has been organised by the Sports Authority of India  at Banaras Hindu University  from the 8th till 15th of December 2022.
Sportsperson will also get the opportunity to witness the grand ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ as they participate at the sports summit organised at ‘Mahamana Ki Bagiya’, BHU wherein eight categories of sports as per schedule given below will been organised.
Both Men’s and Women’s team have been formed from North and South India, who will participate at the ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam – Sports Summit’.
‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ - Sports Summit Schedule: 8th - 15th December 2022
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Sl. No.
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Date
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Day
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Sports Activity
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Venue
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1.
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8th December 2022
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Thursday
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Hockey Match
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Hockey Stadium, BHU
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2.
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9th December 2022
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Friday
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Football Match
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Football Stadium, BHU
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3.
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10th December 2022
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Saturday
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Cricket Match
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IIT Cricket Stadium, BHU
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4.
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11th December 2022
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Sunday
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Table Tennis & Badminton Match
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MP Hall, BHU
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5.
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12th December 2022
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Monday
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Volleyball Match
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BHU Sports Ground, BHU
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6.
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13th December 2022
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Tuesday
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Kho-Kho Match
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BHU Sports Ground, BHU
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7.
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14th December 2022
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Wednesday
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Kabaddi Match
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BHU Sports Ground, BHU
President's Secretariat
President of India visits Adarsh Village Sui in Bhiwani, Haryana
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visited Sui village in Bhiwani district of Haryana today  and inaugurated various public facilities there. This village is being developed as ‘Adarsh Gram’ by Mahadevi Parameshwaridas Jindal Charitable Trust under Haryana Government’s scheme Swa-Prerit Adarsh Gram Yojana .
Speaking on the occasion, the President noted that Shri SK Jindal and his family have made immense contribution in making Sui village a model village. He said that it is a good example of attachment and gratitude towards our motherland. He expressed confidence that by making good use of school, library, drinking water facilities and other amenities developed in the village, children and youth of this village would make remarkable achievements in the field of education, health and sports.
The President said that rural development is the basis of national development in our village dominated economy. He appreciated the Government of Haryana for conceiving and implementing the Adarsh Gram Yojana. He said that if all of us work for the development of our villages, then our country would become a developed nation. He was confident that other people would also get inspiration from such examples and come forward for the development of villages.
Please click here to see the President's Hindi Speech :
Ministry of Defence
‘Dilli Series’ Sea Power Seminar - 2019 to be conducted at Indian Naval Academy
- Indian Naval Academy , Ezhimala will host the the prestigious Dilli Series Sea Power Seminar on 17th and 18th of October 2019. The theme for this year’s seminar is “Role of Sea Power in Shaping of Nations”.
- The seminar will be covered under three sub – themes, Sea Power Vs Land Power – A Historical Perspective, Sea Power and Geo Economics and Centrality of Sea Power to Global Politics.
- Admiral Madhvendra Singh, PVSM, AVSM , former Chief of Naval Staff, will be the chief guest for the event. Senior Naval Officers, luminaries and academicians attending the seminar include Vice Admiral Girish Luthra PVSM, AVSM, VSM , former Flag Officer Commanding – in – Chief, Western Naval Command, Sri Nitin Pai , Dr. Jabin T Jacob , Commodore Uday Bhaskar, VSM  - Director of the Society for Policy Studies and Captain Alok Bansal  - Director at India Foundation.
- The seminar, named after the historic Mount Dilli located within the INA, with considerable historical importance, has witnessed five earlier editions conducted to date. The annual Dilli seminar helps young officers and cadets to keep an eye on developments in the maritime domain whilst simultaneously laying a strong foundation of history. The Dilli series of seminar has always been an intellectually stimulating experience for all participants especially the young cadets and college students. The sixth edition of the Dilli Series Sea Power seminar promises to be equally informative.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM meets with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in New Delhi at his residence.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
"Pleased to receive His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. We had a warm and productive meeting. Deeply value our close friendship and the vision of successive Druk Gyalpos in guiding India-Bhutan relations to new heights."
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Adjudicating Disputes under New Farm Laws
In order to resolve the disputes relating to Farm Acts under Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce  Act 2020, and Farmers  Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act 2020, a quick and cost effective dispute resolution mechanism is prescribed for the farmers at sub-division level through conciliation board and further by Sub-Divisional Authority and District Collector.
The executive officers at Sub Divisional level and District Collectors perform the functions relating to land revenue including maintaining land records and resolving the disputes relating to crops and land. Thus, they have sufficient field experiences relating to agriculture & land disputes as well as on judicial practices. In view of the above, they are more equipped to adjudicate on all legal and contractual disputes emanating from these Farm Legislations.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Defence
VICE ADMIRAL SURAJ BERRY ASSUMES CHARGE AS CHIEF OF PERSONNEL OF INDIAN NAVY
VAdm Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM assumed charge as Chief of Personnel on 01 Apr 2023. The Flag Officer was commissioned on 01 January 1987 and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Warfare.
His sea commands include that of the missile vessel INS Nirbhik, missile corvette INS Karmuk, stealth frigate INS Talwar, and the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya of which he was the commissioning Commanding Officer, having been associated with the Project for nearly four years. His Staff and Operational appointments include those as the Flag Lieutenant to FOC-in-C Western Naval Command, Operations Officer of the Mobile Missile Costal Battery, Fleet Gunnery Officer of the Western Fleet, Defence Advisor to the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka and Maldives, Director at the Directorate of Staff Requirements, Naval Assistant to the Chief of the Naval Staff and Principal Director Strategy, Concepts and Transformation at the Naval Headquarters.
He was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2006 for services during the Tsunami Relief Operations in Sri Lanka/ Maldives, the Nao Sena Medal in 2015 for devotion to duty and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020. He is also a recipient of commendation by FOC-in-C Western Naval Command on two occasions and by the Chief of the Naval Staff. He was elevated to the Flag Rank in October 2016, and has served as the Assistant Chief of Personnel , Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet and Chief of Staff, Andaman and Nicobar Command and Controller Personnel Services at IHQMoD  prior taking over as Chief of Personnel.
The Admiral holds a graduate diploma with distinction in International Security Studies from the Naval Staff Course at US Naval War College, Rhode Island, a Master Degree in Weapon Technology and second Master Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies. He is also recipient of the Best All Round Officer and First in Order of Merit trophies during his specialisation training.
With his extensive background in personnel management, he is uniquely qualified to take on this important role. His leadership and experience will be an invaluable asset to the Indian Navy as it continues to grow and evolve.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
DG , Eastern Region Inaugurates Seminar on the Observation of ‘Constitution Day’
Kolkata, November 26, 2019
Indian Constitution is one of the most unique documents having very special characteristics, said Shri Rabindra Nath Mishra, Director General , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting who is in the charge of the functioning of the offices of both Press Information Bureau and Regional Outreach Bureau, eastern region, today. He inaugurated a special seminar on Indian Constitution as a part of observation of ‘Constitution Day’ today by Regional Outreach Bureau at Birla Industrial and Technological Museum . He added that, the Constitution has shaped the destiny of our nation and it will continue to guide us in the future too, as a modern, progressive society.
Professor Chanchal Chakraborty, who was one of the speakers of the seminar, said, everybody should know some basic features of Indian Constitution, so that they may become aware about their rights, more particularly, the fundamental rights the Constitution has given to all the citizens of the country. He added that the Indian Constitution framed the fundamental political principles, procedures, practices, rights, powers, and duties of the government. It imparts constitutional supremacy and not parliamentary supremacy, as it is not created by the Parliament but, by a constituent assembly, and adopted by the people, with a declaration in its preamble. Parliament cannot override it.
Present on the occasion were Miss Jane Namchu, Additional Director General , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Director of BITM, Shri V S Ramachandran.
The Registered troupes of Song and Drama Division also participated in the programme which was followed by quiz completion on the Indian Constitution for the school children gathered there. The students who gave right answers were awarded with a copy of the Preamble of the Constitution as well as a book on Mahatma Gandhi authored by Joseph J
Doke.
Publications Division put up a book exhibition there as a part of observation of the Constitution Day.
At another event Shri Mishra inaugurated a photographic exhibition on Plastic-free India and Swachhata put up by Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity  also and presented a copy of the Indian Constitution to the BITM Director.
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
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The scheme of Eklavya Model Residential Schools  was introduced in the year 1997-98 with an objective to provide quality middle and high-level education to Scheduled Tribe  students in remote areas in order to enable them to avail of reservation in high and professional educational courses and get jobs in government and public and private sectors. As per budget announcement 2018-19, every block having 50% or more ST population and at least 20,000 ST persons is to have an EMRS by the year 2022.A total number of 438 EMRSs have so far been sanctioned by the Ministry, out of which 285 are functional. As per existing guidelines, the total number of EMRSs being set up upto the year 2022 is 740.
A statement indicating state-wise number of schools sanctioned/ functional with gender-wise enrolment along with new schools to be sanctioned by 2022 is given below:-
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Sl. No
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Name of the State
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No of Schools Sanctioned
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No of Functional Schools
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Enrollment during 2019-20
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New schools to be sanctioned by 2022
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Male
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Female
|
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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19
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19
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1213
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2211
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|
9
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|
2
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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8
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|
2
|
|
101
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|
107
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|
4
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|
3
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|
Assam
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|
5
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|
1
|
|
240
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|
240
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|
12
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|
4
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|
Bihar
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|
2
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
5
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|
Chhattisgarh
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|
42
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|
42
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|
4702
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|
3259
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|
33
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|
6
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|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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|
0
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
7
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|
Gujarat
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|
35
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|
35
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|
4938
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5218
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|
13
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|
8
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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|
4
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|
4
|
|
156
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|
156
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|
0
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|
9
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|
Jammu & Kashmir
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|
6
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
10
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|
Jharkhand
|
|
46
|
|
13
|
|
1907
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|
1651
|
|
46
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|
11
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|
Karnataka
|
|
12
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|
10
|
|
1606
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|
1447
|
|
0
|
|
12
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|
Kerala
|
|
4
|
|
2
|
|
258
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|
277
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|
0
|
|
13
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|
Ladakh
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|
2
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
14
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|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
45
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|
45
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|
5441
|
|
7505
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|
27
|
|
15
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|
Maharashtra
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|
25
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|
24
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|
2579
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|
2488
|
|
14
|
|
16
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|
Manipur
|
|
10
|
|
3
|
|
694
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|
746
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|
12
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|
17
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|
Meghalaya
|
|
15
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
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25
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|
18
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|
Mizoram
|
|
11
|
|
2
|
|
201
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|
195
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|
6
|
|
19
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|
Nagaland
|
|
12
|
|
3
|
|
312
|
|
307
|
|
10
|
|
20
|
|
Odisha
|
|
57
|
|
19
|
|
2907
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|
2914
|
|
62
|
|
21
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
22
|
|
18
|
|
3224
|
|
1723
|
|
9
|
|
22
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
|
482
|
|
497
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|
0
|
|
23
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|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
8
|
|
8
|
|
1219
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|
967
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|
0
|
|
24
|
|
Telangana
|
|
16
|
|
16
|
|
1920
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|
2040
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|
7
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|
25
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|
Tripura
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|
13
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|
5
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|
866
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|
874
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|
8
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|
26
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|
Uttar Pradesh
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|
4
|
|
2
|
|
228
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|
245
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|
0
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27
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|
Uttarakhand
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|
3
|
|
1
|
|
200
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|
193
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|
1
|
|
28
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|
West Bengal
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|
8
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|
7
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|
1430
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|
1307
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|
1
|
|
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|
Grand Total
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438
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285
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36824
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36567
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302
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Suspension of LoC Trade between J&K and PoJK
MHA has issued orders to suspend the LoC trade in Jammu & Kashmir w.e.f 19-04-2019. This action has been taken as the Government of India has been receiving reports that the Cross LoC trade routes are being misused by the Pakistan based elements for funnelling illegal weapons, narcotics and fake currency etc.
It may be recalled that the LoC trade is meant to facilitate exchange of goods of common use between local populations across the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir. The trade is allowed through two Trade Facilitation Centres located at Salamabad, Uri, District Baramulla and Chakkan-da-Bagh, District Poonch. The trade takes place four days a week. The Trade is based on Barter system and zero duty basis.
However, reports have been received that the LoC trade is being misused on very large scale. It has been revealed that the trade has changed its character to mostly third party trade and products from other regions, including foreign countries, are finding their way through this route. Unscrupulous and anti national elements are using the route as a conduit for Hawala money, drugs and weapons, under the garb of this trade.
During the ongoing investigations of certain cases by NIA, it has been brought out that a significant number of trading concerns engaged in LoC trade are being operated by persons closely associated with banned terrorist organizations involved in fuelling terrorism/separatism. Investigations have further revealed that some individuals, who have crossed over to Pakistan, and joined militant organizations have opened trading firms in Pakistan. These trading firms are under the control of militant organizations and are engaged in LoC trade.
After the Pulwama incident, Government of India has withdrawn the MFN status to Pakistan. Inputs have also been received that in order to evade the consequent higher duty, LoC trade is likely to be misused to a much larger extent.
It has, therefore, been decided by the Government of India to suspend the LoC trade at Salamabad and Chakkan-da-Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect. Meanwhile, a stricter regulatory & enforcement mechanism is being worked out and will be put in place in consultation with various agencies. The issue of reopening of LoC trade will be revisited thereafter.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Sports between India and Australia
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  on Cooperation in Sports between the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports of the Republic of India and the Department of Health and Aged Care of the Government of Australia.
Bilateral exchange programmes in the field of sports between India and Australia will help in expanding knowledge and expertise in the area of sport sciences, technologies and infrastructure; athlete and coach training and development; sports governance and integrity; grassroots participation in sport; major sporting events; diversity and inclusion in sport which would result in improvement in performance of our sportspersons in international tournaments and strengthening of bilateral relations between India and Australia.
Benefits arising from bilateral cooperation in the field of sports with Australia would be equally applicable to all sportspersons irrespective of their caste, creed, region, religion and gender.